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Axminster Heritage Centre
Small local museum covering Axminster’s carpet-making heritage and town history. A practical first stop for understanding the area’s industrial past.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:10 Bath | 2h55 | 14:05 Axminster | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Bath to Axminster run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 21:08. The fastest train covers the 80 km distance in 2h 26m.
Distance 80 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 26m |
First train 5:16 |
Last train 21:08 |
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Small local museum covering Axminster’s carpet-making heritage and town history. A practical first stop for understanding the area’s industrial past.
Museum in nearby Lyme Regis with fossils, local history and geology displays. It is especially useful for understanding the Jurassic Coast landscape.
Working watermill with milling demonstrations and exhibits on rural life. This nearby attraction mixes industrial heritage with a scenic riverside setting.
Central square by the parish church and market area, useful for getting your bearings and seeing the historic core of Axminster on foot.
Popular local walk following the River Axe and old railway line. It offers an easy route for birdwatching, countryside views and gentle exercise.
Riverside reserve west of town with wetlands, birdlife and open views. A quieter local favourite for walking and enjoying the Axe Valley landscape.
Traditional West Country cheddar from nearby villages, noted for a firm texture and rich, tangy flavour shaped by the area’s long cheesemaking heritage.
A historic East Devon white wine made from local grapes. It is a regional speciality linked to the Axe Valley’s long-established viticulture.
Sweet, juicy apples grown in East Devon and eaten fresh or used in puddings and preserves. The area is known for traditional orchard fruit.
Country pub near Axminster serving classic British dishes and local produce in a warm, traditional setting.
Stylish town-centre café and restaurant known for seasonal brunches, lunches and good coffee in a relaxed modern setting.
Long-established Axminster pub with a traditional atmosphere, local ales and straightforward British pub meals.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and lodging are usually cheaper than larger tourist cities, while local transport costs stay fairly typical for England.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to Axminster by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Axminster, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bath to Axminster trains use the Bath Spa to Axminster station pair. Use this guide to compare Bath and Axminster train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bath Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Dashi Bath, Be At One, Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi.". ATMs are located in the ticket hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30. Information desks are the information office is located by Platform 1.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bath Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bath Spa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath Spa: Ramp access & staff assistance.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Bath Waterside, The Z Hotel Bath, The Royal Hotel.
Oldfield Park is 1 km from Bath city centre. Public transport options include:
Oldfield Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oldfield Park.
Ticket office support is available at Oldfield Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oldfield Park: Parking.
Available at Oldfield Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oldfield Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free - Category B2 Station - This station has step free access to both platforms however these are via steep ramps in particular to the Bath Spa bound platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Axminster has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Axminster.
Wi-Fi is available at Axminster.
Ticket office support is available at Axminster.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Axminster: Parking, WC.
Available at Axminster: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Axminster: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Exeter). Lifts to Platform 2 (for trains towards London, Accessible taxis: Need to pre-book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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